Author: Madeline Hunter
Publishing Date: March 2010
Genre: Historical
Rating: B+
Sensuality: Hot
Book Disclosure: I purchased a new copy.
Provocative in Pearls is the second book in Madeline Hunter's Rarest Blooms quartet. The Earl of Hawkeswell has been living in limbo for two years ever since his Bride disappeared on the day of their wedding. Some of her things were found in the Thames and it is thought she must have drowned. Verity ran away after she was betrayed by her cousin. She assumed Hawkeswell was in on it since he was only marrying her for her money. Hawkeswell finds Varity at The Rarest Blooms on a chance visit. Now these two must move forward and learn to reconcile their differences.
I really am a sucker for Madeline Hunter's writing style. Her books seem more cerebral, yet still balanced with plenty of external conflict. Verity and Hawkeswell are very compatible in bed, but their relationship needs work in other areas. Hunter is not afraid to use physical intimacy as a way to bring her main couple closer. Hawkeswells’ journey from lusting after Verity to falling in love with her is truly delightful. This evolution is believable because it happens within a reasonable time frame.
Verity was easy to like. She has a quiet strength that clearly impresses Hawkeswell. I liked that she eventually came to terms with her marriage and stopped running from it. There were plenty of opportunities for sheer stubbornness, but common sense ruled. Hawkeswell was just a great a character. Although, I do feel that I learned less about him than I did Verity. The story seemed to center around her more. I am really enjoying this series and I can't wait for the other two books.
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5 comments:
I am really glad to read your review. I have the first one in this series and now I really can not wait to read it. Thanks for the great review! Hope all is well!
Okay, LOL, I might cave for this one :D We'll see how I feel the next time I go to the bookstore :D in the meantime, is there information on her next two releases?
This book was great! I agree with your views on how believable is the romance between Verity and Hawkswell! (Sometimes, the credibility of the romance is far-fetched with regency romances!) I know that her next book in this series is coming out in October! I am looking forward to its release, without wishing away the summer! :)
Well, you know what I think about this book. LOL. Nice to see a different opinion.
Katie - Yeah, I saw that you didn't like it. Hey, we can't all agree :) I do see how her writing style can seem slow. It just doesn't bother me, though.
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